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Summer is in full swing and there are so many chances for you and your family to get out and explore. We all know how hot Ellis County can be over the summer, and this summer has been no exception. Knowing the basics while spending time in the sun can help you get that necessary vitamin D without putting yourself in danger.

Time keeps marching forward, like the Ennis High School band. They recently introduced the new drum major duo of Alyssa Diaz and Jonathan Dixon.

Voting wards discussed, Lt. Hopson retires, noise ordinance passed

Career lawman retires from EPD

Last Saturday’s “Mornings at Minnie” McDowal Park drew an enthusiastic crowd for a Wind to the Wild, a birds-eye view into nature. The team of Lindsey and Simon McNeny.

Optimistic corn & cotton summer crops

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1191 held its monthly lunch meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Omar’s Taco in Waxahachie.

Green spaces can have a profoundly positive impact on adults and children alike. Researchers at the University of Chicago found that green spaces near schools promote cognitive development in children, while visible green spaces near children’s homes promote behaviors associated with self-control. Researchers also found that adults assigned to public housing units in neighborhoods with more green space were more capable of effectively performing daily activities requiring attention than those assigned to units with less access to natural environments.

Ennis Garden Club has announced the 2023 Summer Yards of the Season. The Yards of the Season are selected three times a year: Autumn, Spring and Summer. They are nominated by members of the EGC and one is selected from each of the four Ennis ISD elementary school districts.Homes are chosen using the following criteria: curb appeal, neatness, seasonal landscaping and owner involvement.